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USER MANUAL

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VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 3 Overview 4 3.1 HDCP Compliance 7 3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology 7 3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable 7 3.4 Defining the VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler 7 4 Installing in a Rack 11 5 Connecting the VP-773A 12 5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 15 5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 16 5.3 Microphone Pinout 16 5.4 Audio Input Pinout 16 6 The OSD Menu 17 6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example 17 6.2 The Input Menu 20 6.3 The Audio Menu 27 6.4 The Process Menu 29 6.5 The Picture Menu 30 6.6 The Enhance Menu 31 6.7 The Scale Menu 32 6.8 The Miscellaneous Menu 35 7 The Display Modes 41 7.1 The Single Window Display Mode 41 7.2 The Dual Window Display Mode 41 8 Controlling the VP-773A 46 8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 46 8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu 46 8.3 Controlling via the VP-773A Web Pages 47 8.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 52 9 Using the Embedded Web Pages 54 9.1 The Routing and Scaling Page 56 9.2 The Device Settings 7 9.3 The Input Settings Page 74 9.4 The Enhance Page 77 9.5 The Output Settings 78 9.6 The Audio Settings Page 79 9.7 The RS-232 over TP Page 83 9.8 The Emergency Alert System Page 87 9.9 The Security Page 89 9.10 The About Us Page 90 9.11 Save or Upload a Configuration 91 10 Port Tunneling 92 11 Flash Memory Upgrade 94

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12 Technical Specifications 95 12.1 Default Communication Parameters 96 12.2 Input Resolutions 96 12.3 Output Resolutions 97 13 The VP-773A RS-232 Communication Protocol 98 13.1 Using the Communication Protocol 98 13.2 Communication Protocol: Mimicking OSD 98 13.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons 108 13.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands 109

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Figure 1: VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 8 Figure 2: VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 9 Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout 12 Figure 4: Connecting the VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler 14 Figure 5: TP PINOUT 15 Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 16 Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output 16 Figure 8: Microphone Pinout 16 Figure 9: Audio Input Pinout 16 Figure 10: Input Menu 20 Figure 11: Select the Display Mode 22 Figure 12: Changing the Size of the Window 23 Figure 13: Increasing the Width 24 Figure 14: Increasing the Height 24 Figure 15: Positioning the Window 25 Figure 16: Window Customization 25 Figure 17: H-Position Slide Bar 26 Figure 18: Moving the PiP Window 26 Figure 19: Audio Menu 27 Figure 20: Set the Output Volume Level 28 Figure 21: Process Menu 29 Figure 22: Picture Menu 30 Figure 23: Enhance Menu 31 Figure 24: Scale Menu 32 Figure 25: Misc Menu 35 Figure 26: XML File Transfer 39 Figure 27: Emergency Alert System Display 39 Figure 28: CV superimposed over DP 44 Figure 29: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 47 Figure 30: Local Area Connection Properties Window 49 Figure 31: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 50 Figure 32: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 50 Figure 33: Internet Protocol Properties Window 51 Figure 34: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 52 Figure 35: The Authentication Window 54 Figure 36: The Loading Page 55 Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web Page List on the Left 56 Figure 38: The Routing & Scaling Page – Single Window 56 Figure 39: The Routing & Scaling Page – standby mode 57 Figure 40: The Routing & Scaling Page – Moving the PIP Window 57 Figure 41: The Routing & Scaling Page – PIP Window 58

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Figure 42: The Routing & Scaling Page – Changing the Resolution 59 Figure 43: The Routing & Scaling Page – The Swap Inputs 60 Figure 44: The Routing & Scaling Page – Swapping the Inputs 60 Figure 45: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window (Main Tab) 61 Figure 46: The Routing & Scaling Page – selecting the Inputs to Scan (PiP Tab) 61 Figure 47: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window 62 Figure 48: The Routing & Scaling Page – Lower Buttons Bar 63 Figure 49: The Routing & Scaling Page – Selecting a Preset 64 Figure 50: The Routing & Scaling Page – Saving the selected Preset 64 Figure 51: The Routing & Scaling Page – Recalling a Preset 64 Figure 52: The Routing & Scaling Page – TAKE Mode 65 Figure 53: The Routing & Scaling Page – Cancel the Changes 65 Figure 54: The Routing & Scaling Page – Audio Level Sliders 66 Figure 55: The Routing & Scaling Page – Muting the Audio Level 66 Figure 56: The Device Settings Page 67 Figure 57: The Device Settings Page – Changing the IP number 67 Figure 58: The Device Settings Page – Selecting the Firmware File 68 Figure 59: The Device Settings Page – Firmware File Downloaded 68 Figure 60: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Warning 69 Figure 61: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Stage 69 Figure 62: The Device Settings Page – Writing the Firmware 70 Figure 63: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Waiting for Restart 70 Figure 64: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window 71 Figure 65: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window Including Ethernet 71 Figure 66: The Device Settings Page – Web page Reset 72 Figure 67: The Device Settings Page – The Information Window 73 Figure 68: The Input Settings Page 74 Figure 69: The Input Settings Page – PIP Window Inactive 75 Figure 70: The Enhance Page 77 Figure 71: The Output Settings Page 78 Figure 72: The Audio Settings Page – General Tab 79 Figure 73: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab 80 Figure 74: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab 80 Figure 75: The Audio Settings Page – Setting the Mix Level 81 Figure 76: The Audio Settings Page – Output Volume Pre-limiter 81 Figure 77: The RS-232 over TP 3 Figure 78: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Remote Device Commands Table 84 Figure 79: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Edit Command Window 84 Figure 80: The RS-232 over TP Page – Setting the Trigger 85 Figure 81: The RS-232 over TP Page – Setting the Sync on Trigger 85 Figure 82: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Power on Command 86 Figure 83: The Emergency Alert System Page 87 Figure 84: The Emergency Alert System Page – Local Message Example 88 Figure 85: The Security Page – Security Deactivated 89 Figure 86: The Security Page – Activating the Security 89 Figure 87: The Security Page – Authentication Required 89 Figure 88: The Security Page 90 Figure 89: The About Us Page 90 Figure 90: Loading a Configuration 91 Figure 91: Saving a Configuration 91 Figure 92: Port Tunneling 92

VP-773A – Introduction 1

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of

problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals

on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our

line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by

function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:

Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler.

This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and

churches, production studios, rental and staging

Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and

different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection

purposes

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-773A to check for up-to-date

user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are

available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated

with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your VP-773A away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical

shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims

to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go

to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-773A is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler. It accepts

one of eight inputs: a DisplayPort (DP) signal on a DisplayPort connector, one

composite video signal on an RCA connector, two computer graphics signals on 15-

pin HD connectors, and four HDMI signals on HDMI connectors. It scales the video,

embeds the audio, and simultaneously outputs the signal to two HDMI outputs and

to an HDBaseT TP output, together with a digital audio output and a balanced

stereo audio output.

The VP-773A Presentation Switcher / Scaler features:

PixPerfect™ Scaling Technology – Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high

quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-interlacing

and full up and down scaling of all video input signals

State-of-the-art video processing technology, with the highest quality de-

interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standard-

definition and high-definition signals

K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology - Ultra stable

picture−in−picture, picture−and−picture and split screen capability, or fully

customizable windows’ size and position control: any source can be inserted

into or positioned next to any other source and resized as desired

Ultra-Fast Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching - Video switching transitions are

clean and ultra-fast. The video fades to black and the new input fades from

black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The output signal provides constant

sync so the display never glitches

An emergency alert system that can have a national or campus-wide

notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops, by

means of automatic text overlaying, either via a crawler or a full screen cover

up, as well as an optional audio alert

Port tunnelling, bidirectional RS-232 interface – simple control commands and

data can flow in both directions from a controller to the VP-773A via the

Ethernet, allowing status requests and control of the destination unit

Advanced deinterlacing functions - including 3D comb filtering, film mode,

diagonal correction and motion detection

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Scaled Outputs – 2 HDMI outputs and an HDBaseT TP output simultaneously

HDBaseT™ technology with a bandwidth of up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per

graphic channel)

System Range - Up to 130m (430ft) at normal mode (2k), up to 100m at normal

mode (4K), up to 180m (590ft) at ultra-mode (1080p @60Hz @24bpp) when

using Kramer recommended cables

For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer

cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-773A. Note that

the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, source and

display used. The distance using non−Kramer cables may not reach

these ranges.

Output Resolutions – HDTV and Computer Graphics up to 2K and

1080p/UXGA with selectable refresh rates

Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections – Follow input, follow output, best fit, letterbox

Multi-Standard Video support - NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and SECAM

Built-in Time Base Corrector - Stabilizes unstable video sources

Built-in Proc-Amp with enhanced functions such as color correction, gamma

and dither

Input and output audio level adjustment

Balanced stereo audio inputs, with two unbalanced microphone inputs, as well

as digital stereo and balanced stereo outputs

Selectable Microphone talkover or mix modes

A built-in 2x10W power amplifier with speaker outputs on a 4-pin terminal block

connector

Automatic detection and selection of the HDMI and DP embedded audio. The

VP-773A automatically outputs the signal from the HDMI and DP embedded

audio inputs or performs an analog takeover to output the respective analog

audio input

Selectable Power Save modes for energy efficient usage

HDCP Compliant - The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the

HDMI and HDBaseT outputs

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In addition, the VP-773A Presentation Switcher / Scaler:

Includes luma keying via the PiP window

Features advanced EDID management (native resolution and color depth) per

input

Analyzes the connected output’s EDID for optimal scaling

Auto-positions the input to fit the window perfectly

Supports picture zooming both on main and PiP window from 100% to 1600%,

including separate V and H sharpness control

Provides input and output color space control

Supports HDMI deep color for inputs and output

Features vertical Keystone operation

Features selectable test patterns

Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,

accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons

Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used for each input and

window combination

Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232 and Ethernet

Is HDTV and computer graphics compatible and the resolution can be up- or

down-scaled as required (see output resolutions in Section ‎6.7)

Control your VP-773A:

Directly, via the front panel push buttons

By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter

Via the Ethernet (optionally via the Web pages)

The VP-773A is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”

included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

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3.1 HDCP Compliance

If an HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can only appear on HDMI and

HDBaseT outputs that are connected to HDCP compliant displays.

The VP-773A will not output an HDCP protected source to a display that

is not HDCP compliant. Instead it will show a green screen.

In the dual window display mode (see Section ‎7.2), even if only one of the

inputs is HDCP protected, and is output to a non-compliant display, it will

affect the entire screen and turn it green.

3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology

HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the

HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the ProAV – and also the home –

environment as a digital networking alternative, where it enables you to replace

numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for

example, uncompressed full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various

control signals.

The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.

3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our

digital twisted pair products. For optimum range and performance use the

recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-773A.

We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cables.

3.4 Defining the VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-773A.


Figure 1: VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver Accepts IR remote commands

2 IR LED Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands

3 INPUT Selector Buttons

HDMI Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)

4 PC Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2)

5 CV Press to select the composite video input

6 DP Press to select the Display Port input

7 PIP Button Toggles the dual window mode (Picture-in-Picture) function (see Section ‎7.2) Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, a long press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window control (between Main and PiP)

8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and the display

9 FREEZE Button Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image

10 Navigation Buttons

/- Button Press to move down the menu list (see Section ‎8.1.1) and to decrease numerical values. When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the output volume

11 /MENU Button Press to access the OSD menu, exit the OSD menu and, when in the OSD menu, move to the previous level in the OSD screen (see Section ‎8.1.1)

12 /+ /VOLUME Button

Press to move up the menu list values (see Section ‎8.1.1) and to increase numerical values. When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output volume

13 /ENTER Button Press to access sub-menu items and select from several settings (see Section ‎8.1.1)

14 RESET TO XGA/720P Button Press to reset the video output resolution to XGA or 720p and change the deep color settings to Off on the output (see Section ‎6.7)

Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p

15 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

16 Mic 2 Connect to a microphone.

Mic2 on the front panel is identical to Mic2 on the rear panel and overrides it when connected

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# Feature Function

17 AUDIO IN Unbalanced Connectors

HDMI 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an unbalanced audio source for audio takeover of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 embedded audio (see Section ‎6.3). The pinout is defined in Section ‎5.4

18 PC 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2). The pinout is defined in Section ‎5.4

19 DP 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source for analog audio takeover of the DisplayPort embedded audio (see Section ‎6.3). The pinout is defined in Section ‎5.4

20 CV (L, R) RCA Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the composite video source

21 REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack (opening)

Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening

Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller (instead of using the front panel IR receiver)

Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine (only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed), see Section ‎8.4.1

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MIC 1

6mm Jack Connect to a microphone (see pinout in Section ‎5.3)

23 COND/DYN MIC DIP-switch

Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone

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MIC 2

6mm Jack Connect to a microphone (see pinout in Section ‎5.3)

Note that Mic2 on the rear panel is identical to Mic2 on the front panel. Mic2 on the front panel overrides Mic2 on the rear panel when connected

25 COND/DYN MIC DIP-switch

Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone

26 SPKR OUT 4-pin Terminal Block Connects to a pair of loudspeakers

27 S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector Connect to a digital audio acceptor

28 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

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29 POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit on or off

30 VIDEO INPUT Connectors

HDMI IN Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4)

31 PC IN 15-pin HD Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2)

32 CV IN RCA Connect to the composite video source

33 DP IN Connect to the DisplayPort source

34 VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors

HDMI OUT Connect to an HDMI acceptor (from 1 to 2)

35 HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, Kramer TP-580Rxr) to pass audio and video signals as well as serial

commands

36 LINK LED Lights to indicate a link

37 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connect to the PC or other serial controller

38 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Controller through computer networking

39 ETHERNET RESET Button Press while turning power off and then on, to reset the Ethernet settings to their factory default state (see also Section ‎13.1)

40 AUDIO LINE OUT (L, R) Terminal Block Connector

Connect to the L and R balanced stereo audio acceptor

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4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VP-773A

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to

your VP-773A. After connecting your VP-773A, connect its power

and then switch on the power to each device.

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only

those that are required.

To connect the VP-773A, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI 1 IN

VIDEO INPUT connector.

Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-773A via a DVI-HDMI adapter. You can connect the audio signal via the AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm mini jack, or use the embedded audio

2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 IN VIDEO INPUT 15-pin

HD connector.

Alternatively, you can connect a component (YPbPr) or RGBHV source via the 15-pin HD connector, see Figure 3

Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout

3. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)

to the CV IN RCA connector.

4. Connect a DisplayPort video source (for example, a computer graphics

source) to the DP IN connector.

5. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO INPUT connectors (3.5mm

mini jack and RCA connectors), as required (not shown in Figure 4).

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6. Connect the HDMI 1 OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an

LCD display).

You can also connect the HDMI OUT 2 output (not shown in Figure 4)

7. Connect the HDBT RJ-45 connector to a receiver (for example, the Kramer

TP-580Rxr).

8. Connect the AUDIO LINE OUT Terminal Block connector to a balanced

audio acceptor and the S/PDIF OUT RCA connector to a digital audio

acceptor (not shown in Figure 4).

9. Connect the SPKR OUT block connector to a pair of loudspeakers, by

connecting the left loudspeaker to the “L+” and the “L-” terminal block

connectors, and the right loudspeaker to the “R+” and the “R-” terminal block

connectors. Do not Ground the loudspeakers.

10. If required, you can connect a PC and/or controller to the:

RS-232 terminal block (see Section ‎8.3.2)

Ethernet connector (see Section ‎8.3.3)

11. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 4).


Figure 4: Connecting the VP-773A Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors

This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45

connectors.

EIA /TIA 568B Figure 5: TP PINOUT

PIN Wire Color

1 Orange / White

2 Orange

3 Green / White

4 Blue

5 Blue / White

6 Green

7 Brown / White

8 Brown


5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output

5.3 Microphone Pinout

This section defines the

microphone 6mm jack

pinout.

Figure 8: Microphone Pinout

5.4 Audio Input Pinout

This section defines the

audio input 3.5mm jack

pinout.

Figure 9: Audio Input Pinout

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6 The OSD Menu

The VP-773A OSD menu lets you set the operation parameters for the:

Main Window Control

PIP Window Control

Entire System Control

The nature of the operation setup appears in the OSD title, as shown in the

example in Section ‎6.1:

The title line shows the control mode (Main, PIP or Entire system)

Level 1 lists the main menu items

Level 2 includes the second hierarchy level, below level 1

Level 3 includes the third hierarchy level, below level 2

Function, is the selectable parameter or numerical value and can appear either

under level 2 or 3

6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example

In the example illustrated below, the Master Connection is set to HDMI2 (see

Section ‎6.7).

The table below shows function 632 (from the Protocol in Section ‎13.2):

6 in the hundreds, represents “Scale” which is the 6th menu item in the main

menu list

3 in the tens, represents “Output” which is 3rd in the Scale menu

2 in the units, represents “Master Connection” which is second in the Output

menu

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 (Function) Range Function

Scale (6) Output (3) Master Connection (2)

HDMI1 0 632

HDMI2 1

HDBT 2

SDI 3

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The subtitle, below the title line shows the current level accessed (Scale in this example)

After selecting Output (which is the second Level), it appears in the subtitle

Once Master Connection is selected, the Title changes to “Entire System Control” indicating that the selection will affect the entire system. The subtitle shows the current, Level 3, selection and the menu list shows the function (HDMI2)

If the display layout includes a PiP window, you can set the OSD menu to control

the main source window and the PIP window separately (by defining Window

Control, see Section ‎6.8).

General characteristics which apply to the entire system (for example, setting the

volume) are changed without needing to shift control (the title line will state: Entire

System Control).


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Note that:

A selected parameter that turns gray becomes valid immediately. You can

press Enter at this point to save these parameter changes to the memory

immediately (the screen will display “Saving Data” for a split second).

In any case, exiting the menu saves the parameter to the memory

Data is saved per window and per input (to a dedicated input + window

memory), as applicable

The control buttons let you control the VP-773A via the OSD menu. Press the:

MENU (or ) button to enter the menu, exit the menu, and when in the OSD

menu, move to the previous level and change menu settings in the OSD

screen.

Changes are immediate

The default timeout is set to 30 seconds and can be changed (see Section ‎6.8)

ENTER (or ) button to access sub-menu items

Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu

Up or down arrows to change settings

Note that when exiting the menu, all the changes are automatically

saved to the non-volatile memory.

The default OSD timeout for auto exit is set to 30 seconds and can be

changed (see Section ‎6.8).

6.1.1 OSD Control Icons

The following three icons: M, P, and E are included to indicate when functionality

applies to the Main window, the PiP Window or the entire system:

M for Main Window Control

P for PiP window Control

E for Entire System Control


6.2 The Input Menu

Figure 10: Input Menu

Setting Function

Display Mode

Select the display mode (see Figure 11):

Single Window – single window mode operation with one channel displayed E

Picture in Picture (PiP) – dual window mode operation, a smaller window superimposed over a full screen image (see Section ‎7.2) E

Picture + Picture (PoP) – dual window mode operation, both images appear side-by-side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained (see Section ‎7.2) E

Split (SbS) – dual window mode operation, both images are placed side-by-side with the same height (see Section ‎7.2) E

When selecting the dual window mode, set the Main window or the PiP window parameters via Misc -> OSD -> Window Control (see Section ‎6.8)

Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, press of the PIP button to instantly toggle the window control (between Main and PiP)

Customized – customized image size E

Note that any change in the output resolution may cause disproportion or even cancel the window customization.

Input Source Select the input source: HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, PC1, PC2, CV or DP M / P

Note that any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings.


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Setting Function

Input Settings Set the:

H Image Shift – to set the horizontal position of the image within the window M/P

Volatile parameter

V Image Shift – to set the vertical position of the image within the window M/P

Volatile parameter

Auto Positioning – to search the input image during the tuning process and

automatically position it on the output window in a perfect fit.

Set to Off to disable auto positioning

Set to Normal Scan to perform a normal range image search

Set to Wide Scan to perform a wide range image search M/P

In the Normal/Wide Scan option the machine automatically adjusts the PC (PC 1 and PC 2) and DP input video resolutions. For the other inputs, the machine automatically adjusts all the input video resolutions except for HD/SD (CEA 861 standard) video resolutions

Note that Auto Positioning is enabled only when Image Shift Mode is set to Auto (see below)

HDCP Mode – to select the HDCP option for each HDMI/DP input: either ON (the default) or OFF M/P

Setting HDCP mode to Off on the HDMI/DP input allows the source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac computer).

Note that if you did not get the source to transmit the desired result, make sure you have saved the change (by pressing the ENTER button) and then physically disconnect and reconnect the cable connecting the source to the HDMI/DP input

EDID Select – to select the native resolution on each input (HDMI, DP and VGA inputs) to be read by the video source connected to that input: 1024x768@60, 1280x800@60, 1280x1024@60, 1366x768@60, 1440x900@60, 1400x1050@60, 1600x900@60, 1600x1200@60, 1680x1050@60, 1920x1200@60RB, 720p50, 720p60, 1080p50, 1080p60, 2k50 or 2k60 E

Note that for the HDMI and DP inputs, you can either select the color depth to be 8bpp or 12bpp after selecting the native resolution and after selecting the color depth you can select either single or multiple modeline.

Native as Multiple Modelines – generating a group of resolutions in the detailed timing, including the native resolution), or

Native as Single Modeline – generating only the native resolution in the detailed timing

Note that when the EDID is set on the inputs, the changes are per input and immediate.

Color Space – to select the color space for the PC and HDMI inputs: RGB, YPbPr or Follow Input

Note that if the machine is set to the dual display mode, and both the Main and PiP windows display the same input, you need to set the same input color space value for both windows

In case of digital video, Follow Input follows the actual color space; in case of analog video it follows only the input resolution: HD/SD resolutions are considered to be YUV color space and other resolutions will be considered as RGB color space.


Setting Function

Image Shift Mode – to get the best image positioning possible. Set to Auto to

automatically get the best possible image positioning automatically; set to Semi-auto to store the best image possible until the video resolution of the selected input is changed (in which case the setting bounces to Auto); set to Customize to keep the settings even if the video resolution of the selected input is changed

Note that a video resolution change, when in the Customized mode, may possibly result in an image positioning that is inaccurate with regards to the new video resolution and may need to be set once again

Window Customization

Select the position and the size of the selected window: H Position, H Width, V Position and V Height (see Section ‎6.2.1.2 and Section ‎6.2.1.1) M/P

The value range is dynamic. The FW prevents windows from exceeding the boundaries or over-sizing. The position and size of the windows are saved to the system.

The size and position of the customized window (Main or PiP) remain valid even when toggling the PIP button (front panel, remote control transmitter or protocol command).

The customized setup is cancelled only by explicitly selecting a preset Display Mode (see first item in this table) or if a new customized setup is created.

Use the front panel + and – buttons, IR remote control transmitter or Web page to set the position and height of the Main and/or PiP windows

The PiP window maximum horizontal active image area is 1600 pixels

The display mode setup, shown in Figure 11, is part of the entire system control

and the selected Single Window also shows the current aspect ratio (Best Fit):

Figure 11: Select the Display Mode


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6.2.1 Window Customization

Window customization lets you change the size and position of a selected window.

Make sure that you have control over the window that requires customization (Main

Window Control or PiP Window Control). If not, select it via the OSD item in the

Miscellaneous menu, see Section ‎6.8.

In the following examples, PiP Window Control is selected, but the same procedure

applies to Main Window Control.

Note that you can also customize the window size and position via the

“Y” commands (see Section ‎13.2) or protocol 3000 (see Section ‎13.4).

6.2.1.1 Changing the Size of the Main and/or PiP Window

Use the H Width and V Height to change the size of the window using the + and –

buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter (as illustrated in Figure 12).

Figure 12: Changing the Size of the Window


To change the size of the window, do the following:

1. Check that window control is set as required (for example, PiP Window

Control).

2. Select Window Customization (see Figure 16).

3. Select H width (an OSD slide bar appears) and press + to increase the

width, or – to decrease the width, see Figure 13.

The following example shows how to increase the width of the window

Figure 13: Increasing the Width

4. Select V Height (an OSD slide bar appears) and press + to increase the

height, or – to decrease the height, see Figure 14.

Figure 14: Increasing the Height


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6.2.1.2 Moving the Position of the Main and/or PiP Window

Use the H Position and V Position items in the OSD to change the position of the

window using the + and – buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter

(as illustrated in Figure 15).

Figure 15: Positioning the Window

To move the position of the window, do the following:

1. Check that window control is set as required (for example, PiP Window

Control).

2. Select Window Customization.

The following Window appears:

Figure 16: Window Customization


3. To move the picture to the right, select H Position.

An OSD slide bar appears:

Figure 17: H-Position Slide Bar

4. Press the +/- buttons to move the PiP window horizontally.

Use the V Position menu item in the same way to move the PiP vertically,

see Figure 18.

Figure 18: Moving the PiP Window

Note that the sequence in which you change the size and position of

the window is insignificant, as long as you make sure that the resized

image does not go beyond the window boundaries.


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6.3 The Audio Menu

Figure 19: Audio Menu

Setting Function

Volume Set the input/output volume level [dB], see Figure 20 E. Set the:

Input Volume [dB] – to adjust the audio input level

Output Volume [dB] – to adjust the audio output level

The maximum output volume can be pre-limited via the Web pages (see Section ‎9.6.2). When setting the volume level, once the slider reaches the maximum defined by the pre-limiter, a “Volume is pre-limited” message appears on screen.

The output audio level can also be set via the + and – buttons on the front panel buttons (when not in the OSD mode) and/or the IR remote control transmitter buttons (see Section ‎8.4)

Note that when set to MUTE (see Section ‎6.8), changing the output level unmutes the audio signal.

Mic1 Volume [dB] – to adjust the Microphone 1 audio level

Mic2 Volume [dB] – to adjust the Microphone 2 audio level

Balance Set the balance [ratio] E

Treble Set the treble [dB] E

Bass Set the bass level [dB] E

Mic Effects For Mic 1, set the:

Mic1 Talkover Depth [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone 1 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level) E

Mic1 Talkover Trigger [dB] – to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease E

Mic1 Mix [dB] – set to 1 to enable the Talkover mode or set to any other value to decrease the Mic1 volume without changing the Line out and Mic2 volume levels.

In the Mix mode, set the:

Line Mix [dB] – to decrease of the line out volume level without changing the Mic 1 and Mic 2 volume levels


Setting Function

Mic Effects (continued)

For Mic 2, set the:

Mic2 Mix [dB] – set to 1 to enable the Talkover mode or set to any other value to decrease the Mic2 volume without changing the Line out and Mic1 volume levels.

Mic2 Talkover Trigger [dB] – to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease E

Mic2 Talkover Depth [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone 2 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level) E

Both microphone inputs can be output along with the audio output in the Talkover (default) mode or the Mix mode, separately or together.

In the Talkover mode (Mic Mix is set to 1), the audio output volume level decreases when the microphone is used and it returns back to its original set level when the microphone input is inactive.

In the Mix mode, the microphone input is mixed with the audio output at a set level.

For each microphone input you can set the Mic Talkover Depth, Mic Talkover Trigger and Mic Mix independently. You can also set the Line Mix separately.

Embedded Set:

Pass-through – to On to pass the digital audio input directly to the output without any processing or set to Off to process the digital audio input E

Note that this feature is disabled for the non-embedded audio inputs (PC and CV).

In case the audio signal is encrypted or compressed, set the Pass-through to On, although in some cases there may not be sufficient capacity to accurately transmit the audio.

Analog Takeover – to On for the analog inputs of the HDMI and DP inputs to take over the embedded inputs; select Off to use the embedded inputs E

Analog takeover is available only if an unbalanced audio signal is connected (via 3.5mm connecter). When set to On, the embedded audio is disabled as long as the 3.5mm cable is connected to the 3.5mm mini jack

Delay Set:

Lip Sync delay value [msec] E

Mic1 Delay value [msec] E

Mic2 Delay value [msec] E

Power Amplifier

Set the power amplifier (SPKR OUT) level to Off or to levels 1 to 4 E

This submenu item is specific for the power amplifier on top of the general volume level

SDI Channeling

Note that SDI is not applicable to the VP-773A and appears

transparent in the OSD. The commands related to SDI in the OSD menu are therefore grayed out.

If the transparency of the OSD menu is set to ON this menu item will become invisible (see Section ‎6.8)

Figure 20: Set the Output Volume Level


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6.4 The Process Menu

The Process menu functions are available for interlaced video processing

only and not for progressive scan.

Figure 21: Process Menu

Setting Function

Deinterlacing Set the deinterlacing method to:

Line Doubler – reduces the flicker and improves the quality of the image to some extent M/P

Line doubler takes an interlaced scan, doubles the lines. The additional lines provide a better quality image and a brighter output

Motion adaptive – to produce a brighter smoother and higher resolution image M/P

Set the deinterlacing (per window) sync to:

Current Field – for a long delay M/P

Older Field – for a short delay M/P

When selecting Older Field, diagonal correction is disabled

Film Mode Set to:

Off – for no pull-down M/P

Follow Input – to automatically identify the required pull-down (2:2 or 3:2 pull-down) M/P

24PsF – to force 24PsF pull-down M/P

Diagonal Correction Set the level of diagonal interpolation from 0 to 3.

When set to the lower level, the diagonal image does not appear smooth M/P

MD Sensitivity Set (from Level 1 to Level 5) M/P

Select the motion detection sensitivity for filtering of interlaced images. Set a high value for video where there is generally a large amount of motion, or a low value for little motion


6.5 The Picture Menu

Figure 22: Picture Menu

Setting Function

Brightness Set the brightness level M/P

Contrast Set the contrast level M/P

Color Set the color level M/P

Color Correction Set the blue, green and flesh color levels from 0 to 4 M/P

Black Level Set the black level M/P

Gamma Mode Set the gamma correction factor to Off, 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 or 2.8 E

The higher the value, the darker the image

Dither Set the error diffusion E:

Mode0: Disable error diffusion

Mode1: In-frame 8:6 conversion

Mode2: Intra-frame 8:6 conversion





Auto Adjust Set the image color (back to its default values) and position per window (centers it correctly on the screen) M/P

See Auto Positioning menu item in Section ‎6.2

Note that Auto Adjust is disabled when in the Freeze state


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6.6 The Enhance Menu

Figure 23: Enhance Menu

Setting Function

H Sharpness Select the horizontal sharpness level M/P

V Sharpness Select the vertical sharpness level M/P

Noise Reduction Set the input noise reduction levels:

Mosquito NR – the higher the level, the stronger the filtering of the image M/P Combing NR – set to improve the quality of the subtitles M/P

Temporal NR – the higher the level, the stronger the filtering of the image. Useful when the noise is visible to the eye M/P

Block NR – as the level is set higher, the block noise disappears and the image appears softer M/P

Input noise reduction (except for Temporal NR) is enabled for interlaced video processing only and is inactive in the progressive scan.


6.7 The Scale Menu

Figure 24: Scale Menu

Setting Function

Aspect Ratio

Set (see Section ‎6.7.1) to:

Follow Input – Display on the output with pixel-to-pixel mapping of the input. If the input resolution ≤ output resolution, display with a blank border. If the input resolution > output resolution, Follow Input is denied and the aspect ratio automatically changes to Follow Output M

Follow Output – Display as a full picture at the selected output resolution. If the input resolution < output resolution, scale up the picture. If the input resolution > output resolution, scale down the picture M

Best Fit – the best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios, showing the largest possible picture with no distortion M

Letterbox – to compress the top and bottom edges of the input signal, but fill the width of the screen M

Applies to the Single Window display mode only

Overscan Set the overscan (per window) to Off, 5% or 10% M/P

Output Set the:

Output Resolution – to Native, 640x480@60, 640x480@75, 800x600@50, 800x600@60, 800x600@75, 1024x768@50, 1024x768@60, 1024x768@75, 1280x768@50, 1280x768@60, 1280x800@60, 1280x1024@50, 1280x1024@60, 1280x1024@75, 1360x768@60, 1366x768@50, 1366x768@60, 1400x1050@50, 1400x1050@60, 1600x900@60, 1600x1200@50, 1600x1200@60, 1680x1050@60, 1920x1200@60, 480i60, 480p60, 576i50, 576p50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 2k50 or 2k60 E

Note that any change in the output resolution may cancel the zoom setting and window customization.

Master Connection – to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDBT to determine the machine’s behavior (see Section ‎6.7.2) E

If the native resolution is not supported by the selected Master Connection, the system searches for the best supported resolution. If the search fails (for example, if the master connection is disconnected or EDID is unreadable), the resolution will default to XGA.


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Setting Function

Output (continued)

Deep Color – to Off (the default) for 8bit color depth or to Follow Output for applying deep color automatically on the HDMI output if supported by the display.

Note that Follow Output sets the Deep Color of the HDMI and the HDBT outputs independently, according to the screen connected to each output

A change in the Deep Color setting will take effect after there is a hot plug on the HDMI/HDBaseT output or if the user selects a new output resolution.

Color Space – to RGB, YPbPr422 or YPbPr444

HDCP Mode – define the HDMI out HDCP activation policy.

Set to:

Follow Input: to activate the HDCP on all HDMI outputs in the case that the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted.

Follow Output (This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter/switcher): to activate the HDCP per output according to the setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected; that is, if the HDMI acceptor is not HDCP compliant, the VP-773A always outputs without HDCP and vice versa.

Note that the VP-773A will output a green screen if the output acceptor to

which it is connected is not HDCP compliant, in the case that the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted.

Zoom Position

Set H Position and V Position, the horizontal and vertical zoom positions respectively, to zoom into certain areas of the image M/P

Lets you “move” the zoom area (same as scanning an area with a magnifying glass)

Zoom Set the zoom M/P

Zooms into the center of the display.

When zooming in the Freeze state, in case the input resolution is larger than the output resolution, the image may be cut-off or change its position. This can be fixed via Zoom Position (above).

Note that any change in the output resolution will cancel the zoom setting.

6.7.1 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio

You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The

VP-773A offers four different aspect ratio settings: Follow Input, Follow Output, Best

Fit and Letterbox. Here is how each of these settings works.

FOLLOW INPUT – The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics signal are both preserved (no scaling). For example, a composite video image with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear with the same aspect ratio on a 1080p (16:9) output image, surrounded by black bars

FOLLOW OUTPUT – The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re-sized to precisely match the aspect ratio and resolution of the VP-773A output signal. This may result in some distortion to the input signal images


BEST FIT – This setting re-sizes the video or graphics input signal to “best fit” the output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. For example, a composite video signal (4:3 aspect ratio) will “best fit” to the top and bottom of a widescreen output image, resulting in black pillars on either side.

LETTERBOX – This setting compresses the top and

bottom edges of the input signal, but fills the width of the screen. For example, to preserve a widescreen film image on a 4:3 display. When not using a 4:3 monitor, this mode is identical to Best Fit.

6.7.2 Master Connection Settings

The Master Connection (HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDBT) is usually set to the main

output display so that the optimal resolution for that display can be obtained.

By setting the output resolution to Native, the VP-773A is triggered to read the

EDID of the main display and change the output resolution value according to the

native resolution of the display.

If HDMI/HDBT is selected as the Master Connection, and a new display is

connected to the Master Connection output (hot plug), the VP-773A automatically

reads the EDID of that display and updates the output resolution accordingly.

If it is not supported by the selected Master Connection, the system searches for the

best supported resolution. If the search fails (for example, if the master connection is

disconnected or EDID is unreadable), the resolution will default to XGA.


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6.8 The Miscellaneous Menu

Figure 25: Misc Menu

Setting Function

Information Displays the selected input, input resolution and frequency, the output resolution, firmware versions and IP Address M/P

If the selected output is the native output resolution, it will be displayed under "Native Output" (the master connection will also appear, before “Native Output”) ; in case of an explicit output resolution the title will be "Output:"

If the input video is encrypted, an HDCP icon appears next to the input information

OSD Set:

Window Control – to Main Window Control to set the OSD menu to control

the Main window (letting you select the input and other parameters for the main window) or to PiP Window Control to control the PiP window (letting you select the input and other parameters for the PiP window) E

While browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, the window control can be toggled instantly with a long press of the PIP button on the front panel and a short press of the PIP button on the IR remote controller.

Note that you can select the window control only when in the dual window mode

H Position – to set the horizontal position of the OSD E

V Position – to set the vertical position of the OSD E

Transparency – to set the transparency to On or Off E

Transparency Gain – to set the transparency level (once set to transparent) E

Transparency Bias – to set the transparency level E

Blink – to On for the selected item in the OSD to blink, or Off E

Blink Period – to determine the blinking rate E

Timeout – to 30 seconds before OSD timeout, 60 seconds before OSD timeout or OFF (Off means that that the OSD appears continuously) E

Advanced Set:

V Keystone – to set the vertical keystone level E

Useful If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen. In the OSD menu the value range shows -80 to 80. For interlaced inputs, this feature is disabled


Setting Function

Advanced (continued)

Auto Sync Off – to turn the auto sync On/Off.

When ON, 2 minutes after not detecting a valid video signal on the selected input (or both inputs in the dual window mode), the unit will disable the syncs and the audio on all the outputs, until a valid input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed to activate the machine (once restored, the buttons return to their normal function) E

When using the VP-773A for audio only, we recommend that

you turn this feature off

Luma Keying – to turn the keying on the PiP window ON or OFF (see Section ‎6.8.1) E

Alert System – to set the Alert system On or Off (see Section ‎6.8.2) E

No Signal – to set the color of the windows if no signal is detected. Select Gray, Blue or Black M/P

If gray or blue is selected, the Main window color is light while PIP has a darker shade. When black is selected, both windows appear black

Auto Switching – to set auto switching to Off, Scan mode or Last Connected mode separately for the Main window and the PiP window. Set to Scan to scan through the inputs in search of a valid input signal. Set to Last Connected to immediately switch to the latest valid input signal connected (for HDMI and DP inputs only). Note that in case the last connected valid input signal is disconnected, the VP-773A will switch to the previous last-connected valid-input signal, and then to the input before that and so on until the last disconnected inputs, and then a “No Signal” screen will appear Set to Off to disable scanning M/P

Note that by default the highest priority input on the list is HDMI1 and the lowest is DP (according to the order of the input front panel buttons). In the scan mode you can select which of the inputs will be included in the scan and also change the order of the scanned inputs (the priority list), via the Web pages only, see Section ‎9.1.3

Pause Set:

Freeze – to ON to freeze the window (freezing the main window will also mute the audio output) M/P

Blank – to ON to display a blank window (blanking the main window will also mute the audio output) M/P

Note that any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings.

Mute – to ON to mute the audio output E

A mute/unmute icon appears on screen according the state selected. Note that MUTE is disabled once changing the volume level

Disable Outputs – to turn the sync and audio On/Off. When ON, the unit will disable the syncs and mute the audio output until any keypad button is pressed E

Once Disable Outputs is selected, a countdown appears, letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state

Protocol Set the communication protocol to P3K or Legacy (see Section ‎13) E

When setting the Protocol to Legacy, some PC applications (for example, K-Upload) as well as the Web pages may not function properly.


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Setting Function

Test Pattern Set the Test pattern to Slide Bar (non-HDCP), Color Bar (HDCP) or Off. Each test pattern includes a sinusoid audio signal.

We recommend that you set the Display Mode to Single Window (see Section ‎6.2) and set the Output Resolution to 1080p (see Section ‎6.7).

Note that the Color Bar test pattern changes the OSD menu coloring and the following message appears on the display: “Ignore OSD Coloring”

Factory Reset

Reset to factory default values (see Section ‎12.1) E

Once Factory Reset is selected, a countdown appears, letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state

Note that full Factory Reset includes Ethernet reset as well

6.8.1 The Luma Keying Feature

The luma keying feature is an easy-to-use method of compositing two video

sources into a single image. By setting up a “key” image or clip on a black

background, it can be merged – or overlaid – onto the primary video. The key

image is transparent in the areas of its dark background, resulting in a picture which

looks as if the key image is cut out and pasted over the primary image. This useful

function of combining images from two different sources is suitable for many

applications, such as sub-titling, labeling, advertising or logo insertion.

To apply the luma keying feature, first set the PiP window to the desired size and

location and then turn luma keying On. The PiP image will show without its

background.

The lower the luminance in the PIP window, the more transparent it becomes, thus

letting the main window image show. The higher the luminance, the less

transparent it becomes, not letting the main window show through. To use this

feature it is recommended to set the PIP image as follows: use low-luminance colors

for the background (the key image portion) and high-luminance colors for the logo.

For certain displays, the screen may flicker once for about a second

after activating or changing the luma keying setting.

We recommend that you activate luma keying after completing the

setup.

When the luma keying feature is On, any change in the setup (either by

the user or by resetting due to a setup change) may cause the screen to

flicker once. The luma keying will recover automatically after resetting.


6.8.2 The Emergency Alert System

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a unique, versatile feature for immediate text

overlaying, with flexible options such as the inclusion of an audio alert siren and the

choice of displaying an emergency notification via either a text crawler or a text

window.

The EAS provides the ability to have a site-wide notification immediately displayed

when an emergency situation develops that could affect the health and welfare of

the people attending the site, whether that site is an educational facility, a corporate

site, a stadium or any other location where large groups of people come together.

Messages can include specifics about weather (tornadoes, hurricanes, high winds,

flooding, storms and so on), Amber and Silver alerts, safety and security, and also

general advisories.

Emergency alert messages are composed and transmitted using the Common Alert

Protocol (CAP). CAP is an XML-based application that allows a warning message

to be consistently disseminated simultaneously over many warning systems to

many proprietary applications and devices. By using XML, messages can be

composed, transmitted, and received across a broad range of proprietary AV and

other devices.

Generally, CAP format alerts can also trigger secondary functions, such as alert

tones, horns, buzzers, and sirens. They can be used to switch on AV equipment to

display alerts. The system also complies with the Emergency Alert System (EAS)

standard, an official, national warning system in the United States, which works in

coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a

number of US national emergency agencies.

For more details on CAP, go to www.oasis-

open.org/committees/download.php/6334/oasis-200402-cap-core-

1.0.pdf.

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The VP-773A intercepts XML files over the Ethernet in the CAP format via the

dedicated EAS port from the alert generator server (for example, a FEMA server or a

proprietary CAP message generation application) for immediate alert message

triggering.

Figure 26: XML File Transfer

The position of the displayed CAP message depends on the severity of the alert.

Noticeable messages with “Extreme” and “Severe” headers will appear on the

screen and cover up any other content together with an audio alert siren (in case of

an Extreme level alert). Messages with lower levels of severity will appear as a text

crawler along the bottom of the image. When an alert is activated, the system (via

P3K) outputs messages according to the activation mode type (Section ‎13.4).

Figure 27: Emergency Alert System Display


The Expiration Date field of the CAP XML file determines when the message will

expire. Note that you can remove the message sooner by pressing/clicking any of the

buttons on the VP-773A (front panel or remote control buttons, as well as via the Web

page or protocol commands).

To setup and activate the alert system on the VP-773A:

1. Set the dedicated EAS Ethernet connection port type and port number

through which the VP-773A will be listening, as a client, to intercept alerts.

By default, the dedicated EAS port settings are TCP, 5005. To change these

setting see the “Emergency Alert Configuration” in the table in Section ‎13.4.

2. Make sure that the VP-773A is connected to Ethernet.

3. Make sure that Alert System in the Miscellaneous menu is set to On (see

Section ‎6.8).

The VP-773A is now ready to receive any alert and display it.

Note that you can use the Emergency Alert System Web page to connect to an EAS

server and create a local message (see Section ‎9.8).

6.8.2.1 EAS Requirements

The following table specifies the EAS requirements:

Text Length Definitions

Attribute Name Max Size

Status 20

Certainty 20

Urgency 20

Severity 20

Event 45

Headline 45

Description 240

Instruction 240

Sender 30

Sent 30

Max 30 contiguous chars per word

Output Resolution

The output resolution needs to be at least 1280x768

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7 The Display Modes

The VP-773A can function in the single window display mode (the factory default

setup) or the dual window display mode.

7.1 The Single Window Display Mode

The single window mode shows one window on the screen. The window size can

be customized, and its parameters modified via the OSD menu.

7.1.1 Activating the Single Window Mode

Set the VP-773A to the single window display mode in any of the following ways:

Press and hold (for 3 seconds) the illuminated front panel PIP button until the

button no longer illuminates

Access the OSD menu, select INPUT>Display Mode, and then choose Single

Window

Access the Web pages (see Section ‎8.3)

Press the PIP window on the remote control transmitter (see Section ‎8.4)

7.2 The Dual Window Display Mode

The VP-773A dual window mode feature lets you show two images on one screen:

the main window and the PiP window. For example, you can show a live video

window on top of a graphic background, or show two images on screen of the same

input channel. The PiP window appears even if no input signals are connected. In

this case the PiP window appears in dark gray and the main window appears in light

gray.

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The dual window mode appears in the following preset PiP configurations:

Picture-in-Picture, with a smaller PiP

window superimposed over a full main

window image

Picture + Picture, where both images

appear side-by-side and the aspect

ratios of both images are maintained

Split, where both images are placed

side-by-side with the same height

The window customization feature (see Section ‎6.2) lets you customize the dual

window mode layout (main window and PiP window) to any size and position.

You can superimpose any input type over any or the same input.

If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can appear on HDMI and

HDBT outputs that are connected to supported HDCP compliant

displays. However, it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP

compliant and will show a green screen instead.


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7.2.1 Activating the Dual Window Mode

You can activate the dual window mode (indicated by an illuminated PIP front panel

button) in any of the following ways:

Press and hold (for 3 seconds) the front panel PIP button

The latest PiP configuration appears

Press the PIP button on the IR remote control transmitter (see Section ‎8.4)

The latest PiP configuration appears

Access the OSD menu, select INPUT>Display Mode, and then choose one of

the preset PiP configurations (Picture in Picture, Picture + Picture or Split)

Access the Web pages (see Section ‎8.3)

7.2.2 Setting the OSD Menu to PiP Window Control

When the OSD menu is set to PiP Window Control, you can control the PiP window

and change its parameters (for example, select the PiP input, size, position and so

on). Section ‎7.2.3.3 shows how to select the PiP source via the OSD menu.

To set the OSD menu to PiP control:

1. Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu.

2. Scroll down to the Misc menu and press ENTER.

3. Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER.

4. Select Window Control and choose PIP WINDOW.

The OSD menu controls the PiP source

5. Press the MENU button to exit and accept changes.

The OSD menu title will show PiP Window Control.

6. You can press the MENU button several times to exit the menu and save

changes, or modify PiP window parameters via the other menu items.

To return to Main Window control, repeat the procedure above but select Main

Window in the Window Control submenu.

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7.2.3 Selecting the PIP Source

To select a PiP source you have to set the VP-773A to any of the PiP display mode

configurations and then select the desired input.

7.2.3.1 Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons

Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the

required PiP source.

For example, to select CV as the PiP source over DP as the main source, press the

PIP front panel button while pressing the CV front panel button (see Figure 28).

In this example, the DP button is illuminated and the CV button blinks

Figure 28: CV superimposed over DP

7.2.3.2 Selecting the PiP Source via the IR Remote Control Transmitter

Press the PIP button on the IR transmitter (the PIP front panel button is

illuminated). Press the desired PiP source button on the IR transmitter (see

Section ‎8.4).


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7.2.3.3 Selecting the PiP Source via the OSD Menu

You can select an input source only after you set the display mode to

one of the PiP configurations (see Section ‎7.2.1).

To set the PiP source via the OSD menu, do the following:

1. Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu.

2. Scroll through the menu, and for window specific submenus check the menu

title:

If PiP Window Control appears, continue to step 7

If not, continue to the next step

3. Press the button to move to the Misc menu and press ENTER.

4. Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER.

5. Select Window Control and choose PiP Window Control.

The OSD menu controls the PIP source

6. Press the MENU button a number of times to return to the main OSD menu

(and accept changes).

7. Scroll to the Input menu and press ENTER.

8. Select Input Source and press ENTER.

9. Choose the input for the PiP window.

10. Press the MENU a few times until you exit the OSD menu (changes are

saved upon exit).

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8 Controlling the VP-773A

The VP-773A can be controlled via:

The front panel buttons (see Section ‎8.1)

The OSD menu (see Section ‎8.2)

The Web pages (see Section ‎8.3)

The infrared remote control transmitter (see Section ‎8.4)

8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-773A includes the following front panel buttons:

Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 4), PC

(1 and 2), CV and DP (see Section ‎8.1.1)

PIP, BLANK and FREEZE buttons (note, these buttons illuminate when

selected)

MENU (left arrow), ENTER (right arrow), and up, down, arrow buttons

Output volume up (+) and down (-) buttons (when not in the OSD mode)

RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

8.1.1 Using the INPUT Front Panel buttons

When selected, an INPUT front panel button behaves as follows:

Selecting the: Causes the button to:

Main input button Illuminate continuously

PiP input button Blink (the light On period is shorter than the light Off period)

Same Main input button and PiP button

Blink (the light On period is longer than the light Off period)

If you want to adjust the image of a selected input in a window, press

that input button again (up to 3 times) for fast tuning. Pressing that

input button for the fourth time initiates full tuning of the window.

8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu

You can change PiP Window parameters, main window parameters and entire

system parameters via the OSD menu, as described in Section ‎6.8.

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8.3 Controlling via the VP-773A Web Pages

The Web pages are described in detail in Section ‎9. You can remotely operate the

VP-773A using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection (see Section ‎8.3.3). To

be able to do so, you must use a supported Web browser:

For Windows 7 and higher:

Chrome version

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Internet Explorer (32/64 bits)

version 10

Firefox version 30

For Mac (PC):

Chrome version 35 Safari 7

Firefox version 27

For iOS:


For Android OS:


8.3.1 Connecting to the VP-773A via your Browser

Note that if the Protocol is set to Legacy (via the Miscellaneous menu,

see Section ‎6.8), the Web pages may not function properly.

Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-773A and do the

following:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Enter the unit’s IP number or name in the Address bar of your browser.

If you are using DHCP, you have to enter the name.

The default IP number is 192.168.1.39, and may be changed by the system

integrator

Figure 29: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar

You can now control the machine via the Web page.


8.3.2 Connecting to the VP-773A via RS-232

You can connect to the VP-773A via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a

PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect to the VP-773A via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel

port on the VP-773A unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3,

and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

8.3.3 Connecting the VP-773A via the ETHERNET Port

You can connect to the VP-773A via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section ‎8.3.3.1)

Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section ‎8.3.3.2)

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,

speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.

8.3.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-773A directly to the Ethernet port on

your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the

VP-773A

with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VP-773A to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.


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3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and

click Change settings of this connection.

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network

adapter appears as shown in Figure 30.

Figure 30: Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet

Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT

system.


5. Click Properties.

The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears

as shown in Figure 31 or Figure 32.

Figure 31: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 32: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window


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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the

details as shown in Figure 33.

For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to

192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT

department.

Figure 33: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

8.3.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-773A to the Ethernet port on a

network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

8.3.3.3 Ethernet Port Configuration and Control

Use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to configure the VP-773A and the Web pages

to control it via the Ethernet.

The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be

downloaded from the Kramer Web site at

www.kramerav.com/downloads/

http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/


8.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

You can control the VP-773A from the infrared remote control transmitter (note that

the SDI buttons are not applicable for the VP-773A):

Figure 34: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

Keys Function

POWER Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF

PIP Enter the dual window mode (the latest setting), see Section ‎7.2

Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, a short press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window control (between Main and PiP)

BLANK Toggle between a blank screen black screen and the display (for both windows)

FREEZE Freeze/unfreeze the output video image (for both windows)

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HDMI1 Select the HDMI 1 input


DP Select the DisplayPort input



SDI N/A

PC1 Select the UXGA 1 input


CV Select the composite video input

Press ENTER to access menu levels

(when in the OSD)

Use the up and down arrows to adjust numerical values and adjust the output volume level (when not within the OSD)

MENU Enter/Exit the OSD menu and return to the previous menu level

MUTE Toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output

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SDI N/A



CV Select the composite video input

LOCK Lock the front panel buttons

RESET to XGA/720P

Press to reset to the default resolution (toggles between RESET TO XGA and 720p)


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8.4.1 Using the IR Transmitter

You can use the IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on

the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model:

C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away

from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used

with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to

insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm

connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the

external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.

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9 Using the Embedded Web Pages

The Web pages let you control the VP-773A via the Ethernet. The Web pages

include all the OSD items and more.

Each one of the three control methods (front panel/IR transmitter, OSD menu or

Web pages) affects the other two control methods. For example, selecting an input

via the front panel buttons will affect the Routing & Scaling page (see Section ‎9.1)

and the Input OSD menu (see Section ‎6.2).

To browse the VP-773A Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For

example, the default IP number:

The Authentication window appears (if Security is activated, see

Section ‎9.9):

Figure 35: The Authentication Window

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3. By default, the User Name is “admin” and the Password is “1234”.

You can change these settings via the Security page (see Section ‎9.9).

The Loading page appears:

Figure 36: The Loading Page

There are 10 Web pages:

The Routing & Scaling page (see Section ‎9.1)

The Device Settings page (see Section ‎9.2)

The Input Settings page (See Section ‎9.3)

The Enhance page (see Section ‎9.4)

The Output Settings page (see Section ‎9.5)

The Audio Settings page (see Section ‎9.6)

The RS-232 over TP page (see Section ‎9.7)

Emergency Alert System page(see Section ‎9.8)

The Security page (see Section ‎9.9)

The About Us page (see Section ‎9.10)

Section ‎9.11 describes how to save and upload a configuration.

Note that VP-773A in the Web pages appears as VP-773A.


9.1 The Routing and Scaling Page

Figure 37 shows the Routing & Scaling page that is also the first page that appears

following the loading page. The column on the left shows the Routing & Scaling

page selected and below a list of all the other available Web pages.

Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web Page List on the Left

Click the arrow on the side of the menu list to hide the Web pages list:

Figure 38: The Routing & Scaling Page – Single Window


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The power icon on the top right side lets you set the device to the standby mode.

The following window appears:

Figure 39: The Routing & Scaling Page – standby mode

The PIP image can be moved in any direction by clicking and moving the mouse

and sized by moving the left and bottom edges of the image.

Figure 40: The Routing & Scaling Page – Moving the PIP Window

Note that for each window the top left side area shows the selected input and when

selected, also shows the location of the image on the screen and its size.


Click a window to select it. A selected window turns green. An unselected main

window appears dark gray and an unselected PIP window appears light gray.

The list of available inputs appears on the right side of the main area. The selected

input appears green when its image in the main area is selected. For example, in

Figure 41 the PIP window is selected and on the right the respective input

(2: HDMI 2) turns green.

The Routing & Scaling main area shows a depiction of the display which can show

a single window (shown in Figure 38) or some variation of a MAIN window and a

PIP window (one image over another), as illustrated in Figure 41.

Figure 41: The Routing & Scaling Page – PIP Window


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9.1.1 Selecting the Resolution

The Resolution selector above the main area lets you change the current output

resolution (for both images). Click the green button showing the current resolution

(1024x768@60 in this example) to change it, see Figure 42

Figure 42: The Routing & Scaling Page – Changing the Resolution


9.1.2 Swapping Inputs

Press the Swap Inputs button to swap between MAIN and PIP inputs.

Figure 43: The Routing & Scaling Page – The Swap Inputs

For example, if the MAIN window displays input 3 (HDMI 3) and the PIP window

displays input 1 (HDMI 1), these inputs swap places when clicking the Swap Inputs

button, so the MAIN window will now show HDMI 1 and the PIP window will show

HDMI 3:

Figure 44: The Routing & Scaling Page – Swapping the Inputs


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9.1.3 Auto Switching

Click the Auto Switching button to open the Auto Switching window (see Figure 45).

The Auto Switching window lets you set the Main and PiP scanning mode

separately to:

Off to disable scanning

Scan mode to scan through the inputs in search of a valid input signal.

In the scan mode you can select which of the inputs will be included in the

scan (see Figure 46) and also change the order of the scanned inputs (see

Figure 47)

Last Connected mode to immediately switch to the latest valid input signal

connected (for HDMI and DP inputs only)

Note that in case the last connected valid input signal is disconnected, the VP-

773A will switch to the previous last-connected valid-input signal, and then to

the input before that and so on until the last disconnected inputs, and then a

“No Signal” screen will appear

Figure 45: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window (Main Tab)

Figure 46: The Routing & Scaling Page – selecting the Inputs to Scan (PiP Tab)


When Scan mode is activated, the system scans the inputs from the highest to the

lowest priority in search of a valid input signal for each the Main and PiP windows.

The priority is ordered from the lowest input number (8) to the highest (1). For

example, if PC 1 and HDMI 2 have a valid signal and auto switching is enabled, the

VP-773A will scan through the inputs and select the HDMI 2 which is higher in the

priority list (see Figure 45). Once the signal is no longer valid on HDMI 2, the

VP-773A will scan for the next highest-priority valid signal.

Note that you can Check/uncheck the box next to an input to include/exclude it from

the input scan list.

You can change the priority order as well by dragging an input button and dropping

it in a new location, as illustrated in the example in Figure 47. In this example, CV is

moved up in the priority list to be scanned for a valid input after HDMI 1.

Figure 47: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window


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9.1.4 The Lower Buttons Bar

The lower buttons bar lets you perform quick and easy setups:

Figure 48: The Routing & Scaling Page – Lower Buttons Bar

Button Function

Click to apply changes or click x to cancel changes.

TAKE applies to Win-cust (main and pip), Luma keying, Input source (main and pip), PiP status, freeze, blank and Zoom position/zoom, see Section ‎9.1.4.1

Select one of the four standard setups.

You can customize the size of each window by using the arrows (vertical and horizontal or diagonal if aspect ratio is locked – see below).

Click to select PIP or single window

Select freeze and/or blank effects

Select a pattern

Zoom the selected window

Recall or save a preset (see below)

Presets apply to: PIP status, Layout, Luma keying, Output volume, Mic 1 mix, Line mix, Mic2 mix, Output volume mute, Output volume delimiter, Mic 1 mix mute, Line mix mute, Mic2 mix mute, Win-cust (Main and PIP), Input source (Main and PIP), Output resolution, all auto switching functions and Zoom position/zoom

Lock/unlock the aspect ratio


Saving a Preset

To save a preset click the pin preset icon. Save Preset window appears. Click an

empty (gray) preset (12 in this example).

Figure 49: The Routing & Scaling Page – Selecting a Preset

Preset 12 is being saved:

Figure 50: The Routing & Scaling Page – Saving the selected Preset

Note that all the parameters of the scaler are saved to the preset except

for the blank and freeze effects.

To recall a preset click the Preset recall icon:

Figure 51: The Routing & Scaling Page – Recalling a Preset


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9.1.4.1 The TAKE Mode

Click the TAKE button to enter the TAKE (Confirm) mode. A fine red line encircles

the functions that apply to the TAKE mode (for example, the inputs):

Figure 52: The Routing & Scaling Page – TAKE Mode

Set the changes (for example, the MAIN window input) and click the TAKE button

once again. The changes are carried out and the red lines disappear.

Clicking the cancel button will cancel the changes (before pressing TAKE for the

second time):

Figure 53: The Routing & Scaling Page – Cancel the Changes


9.1.5 Audio Level Sliders

The Mic/Line mix sliders are enabled via the Audio Settings page (see Section ‎9.6)

Figure 54: The Routing & Scaling Page – Audio Level Sliders

Audio levels can be set or muted via the speaker icon:

Figure 55: The Routing & Scaling Page – Muting the Audio Level


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9.2 The Device Settings Page

The Device Settings window (in Figure 56) displays the device information, lets you

upgrade the firmware, set the Ethernet parameters and reset the device to its

default values and also reset the Web pages.

Figure 56: The Device Settings Page

Any change in the device settings requires confirmation, as illustrated in the

example in Figure 57.

Figure 57: The Device Settings Page – Changing the IP number


9.2.1 Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the firmware via the Device Settings page. To do so:

1. Choose the firmware file by clicking the BROWSE button in the Firmware

upgrade FILE line. The following window appears:

Figure 58: The Device Settings Page – Selecting the Firmware File

2. Select the firmware file and click open. The file name appears in the Device

Settings Web page:

Figure 59: The Device Settings Page – Firmware File Downloaded


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3. Click the START UPGRADE button. The following warning appears:

Figure 60: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Warning

4. Click OK. The lower part of the screen displays the status of each upgrade

process stage. The flash memory is erased and then the file is uploaded:

Figure 61: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Stage


After the file is uploaded, the firmware is written (see Figure 62) and upon

completion, the system automatically restarts (see Figure 63).

Figure 62: The Device Settings Page – Writing the Firmware

Figure 63: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Waiting for Restart

Following reset, make sure that the updated firmware version appears in the Device

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9.2.2 Factory Reset

You can reset the VP-773A parameters to their default state with or without the

Ethernet parameters (see Section ‎9.2.2.1), as well as reset the Web pages only

(see Section ‎9.2.2.2).

9.2.2.1 Device Reset

Click the Device reset button to reset the VP-773A to its default state. The following

window appears:

Figure 64: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window

Check the box next to “Including Ethernet” to reset Ethernet parameters as well.

You will be asked to reload the page with the default parameter.

Figure 65: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window Including Ethernet


Click OK. The following message appears:

You can also click the number in the message above to reload Web page.

9.2.2.2 Web Page Reset

To reset the Web page saved data (such as the label names, remote device

commands, local messages and all other Web related changes that were made)

click the Web-page reset button. The following window appears.

Figure 66: The Device Settings Page – Web page Reset

Click OK if you want to continue.

The Web page resets and the following message appears:


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9.2.3 Information

To access the information window, click the icon on the lower right side of the

page.

Figure 67: The Device Settings Page – The Information Window


9.3 The Input Settings Page

The Input Settings page (see Figure 68) lets you label the selected input on the

main and PIP windows and save it, and define the input settings.

Figure 68: The Input Settings Page

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If the PIP window is not active, you can activate it by clicking the Activate PIP

button (see Figure 69).

Figure 69: The Input Settings Page – PIP Window Inactive


The following table defines the Input Settings page items:

Button Function

Label Label the input

Color space Select the color space for the PC and HDMI inputs

Deinterlacing method Set the deinterlacing method (see Section ‎6.4)

Deinterlacing sync Set the deinterlacing sync (see Section ‎6.4)

Film mode Set the film mode (see Section ‎6.4)

Diagonal correction Set the level of diagonal interpolation (see Section ‎6.4)

Horizontal image shift Set the horizontal position of the image within the window (see Section ‎6.2)

Vertical image shift Set the horizontal position of the image within the window (see Section ‎6.2)

Image shift mode Set the image shift mode within the window (see Section ‎6.2)

MD sensitivity Set the MD sensitivity (see Section ‎6.4)

Auto positioning See Section ‎6.2

HDCP mode Select the HDCP option for each HDMI input (see Section ‎6.2)

Gamma mode Set the gamma correction factor (see Section ‎6.5)

Dither Set the error diffusion (see Section ‎6.5)

EDID management Set the native resolution for each input and then select the color depth (see EDID Select in Section ‎6.2). Select the EDID mode:

Native as Multiple Modelines – generating a group of resolutions in the detailed timing, including the native resolution), or

Native as Single Modeline – generating only the native resolution in the detailed timing

Note that if auto switching is enabled, the Input Setting Web page is disabled and

the following message is displayed:


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9.4 The Enhance Page

The Enhance page lets you improve the appearance of the image:

Figure 70: The Enhance Page

The following table defines the Enhance page items:

Button Function

Horizontal sharpness Select the horizontal sharpness level (see Section ‎6.6)

Vertical sharpness Select the vertical sharpness level (see Section ‎6.6)

Color correction Set the blue, green and flesh color levels (see Section ‎6.5)

Noise reduction Set the input noise reduction levels (see Section ‎6.6)

Brightness Set the brightness level (see Section ‎6.5)

Contrast Set the contrast level (see Section ‎6.5)

Color Set the color level (see Section ‎6.5)

Black level Set the black level (see Section ‎6.5)

FTB Speed Set the FTB™ (fade-thru-black) speed: Set from 0 (fastest) to 7 (slowest). Default speed is 1

FTB Protocol Command

Feature Function Range Note

FTB Speed 4901 0:7 See definition above


9.5 The Output Settings

The Output Settings page lets you define the output parameters:

Figure 71: The Output Settings Page

Set the output resolution, the aspect ratio, the master connection, deep color and

HDCP mode (see Section ‎6.7), as well as the vertical keystone, power-save

settings and the color of the window if there is no signal on the input (see

Section ‎6.8).


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9.6 The Audio Settings Page

The audio settings page includes two tabs: the General tab (see Section ‎9.6.1) and

the Microphone tab (see Section ‎9.6.2). The features described in both tabs are

detailed in Section ‎6.3.

9.6.1 The General Tab

The General tab (see Figure 72) lets you set the general audio parameters for the

selected main window input and the outputs.

Figure 72: The Audio Settings Page – General Tab

Use the General tab to:

Set the DSP audio parameters

Select bypassing of the embedded audio input directly to the output

Choose whether the analog input takes over the embedded inputs

Select the power amplifier level from 1 to 4.

Note that if the Embedded pass-through is set to ON, Analog takeover, as well as

Mic 1, Mic 2 and Line mix, and the output volume are disabled.


9.6.2 The Microphones Tab

The Microphones tab (see Figure 73) lets you setup the microphone parameters.

Figure 73: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab

Set the microphone operation mode to Talkover or Mix. If Talkover is selected for

both microphones, the Mic 1/Mic 2 sliders are disabled:

Figure 74: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab


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If, for example, Mic 2 is set to Mix, the Mic 2 slider is enabled and you can set the

mix level:

Figure 75: The Audio Settings Page – Setting the Mix Level

You can set the maximum value of the Output Volume by using the pre-limiter on

the Output Volume slider. Slide the pre-limiter up or down to determine the

maximum allowed volume. The value below shows the maximum allowed value

selected:

or

Figure 76: The Audio Settings Page – Output Volume Pre-limiter


In the Talkover mode you can set the:

Depth to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone

takeover

Trigger to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio

level decrease

Attack time to set the transition time of the audio level reduction after the

signal rises above the threshold level

Hold time to define the time period talkover remains active although the signal

falls below the threshold level (for a short period of time)

Release time to define the transition time for the audio level to return from its

reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period

9.6.3 Special Audio Settings Protocol Commands

Several actions that appear only in the Web page can be carried out via RS-232

protocol commands (see Section ‎13.1). These commands are specified in the

following table:

Feature Function Range Note

VOLUME DELIMITER 2121 -80:20 dB

MIC1 ATTACK TIME 2531 10:1000 milliseconds

MIC1 HOLD TIME 2532 100:10000 milliseconds

MIC1 RELEASE TIME 2533 100:10000 milliseconds

LINE MIX MUTE 2541 0:1 OFF/ON

MIC2 ATTACK TIME 2542 10:1000 milliseconds

MIC2 HOLD TIME 5243 100:10000 milliseconds

MIC2 RELEASE TIME 2544 100:10000 milliseconds

ANALOG NOISE FILTER 2802 -60:0 dB

MIC1 MUTE 7451 0:1

MIC2 MUTE 7461 0:1


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9.7 The RS-232 over TP Page

The RS-232 over TP page lets you configure the tunneling port and send various

messages through this port (see Section ‎10).

Figure 77: The RS-232 over TP Page

Set the port tunneling protocol type and Ethernet port as well as the parity, Data

bits, baud rate and stop bits.


The table in lower part of this window shows the list of commands:

Figure 78: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Remote Device Commands Table

To write or edit a command click the edit icon. The following window appears:

Figure 79: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Edit Command Window


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Fill in the details. For example, to power on a projector, fill in the details and select

the trigger and the trigger delay time in seconds before the command is carried out

(note that for Manual only, the trigger delay time is disabled):

Figure 80: The RS-232 over TP Page – Setting the Trigger

In this example, Sync on triggers the power on command and the delay is set to 30

seconds.

Figure 81: The RS-232 over TP Page – Setting the Sync on Trigger


Click OK to save the command to the list:

Figure 82: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Power on Command

The system will send a Power on command to the projector connected to the output

whenever a signal is detected.

Note that in the manual mode, click the Send Command icon ( ) to send the

command.


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9.8 The Emergency Alert System Page

The emergency Alert System lets you setup the emergency system on your

VP-773A (for further details, see Section ‎6.8.2).

Figure 83: The Emergency Alert System Page

The top part lets you set the means to connect to the EAS server (UDP or TCP)

and set the Ethernet port. Click Apply to apply changes.

Check the box next to Local message to create a local message that will be seen

on the display.


To create the local message, fill in the following details:

Item Function

Severity Click on an icon to set the severity level to Extreme (a big alert and a siren), Severe (a big alert) or Moderate (an alert crawler) alert layouts as well as Minor (a big message) or Unknown (a message crawler) message layouts

Status Set the status to Actual, Exercise, System or Test

Scope Set the scope to Public, Restricted or Private

Message type Set the message type to Alert, Update, Cancel, Acknowledgement or Error

Category Set the category to Geophysical (for example landslide), Meteorological (for example, a flood), Safety, Security, Rescue, Fire, Health, Environmental (for example, pollution) Transport, Infra (for example, telecommunication), Other

Urgency Set the urgency level to Immediate, Expected, Future, Past or Unknown

Certainty Set the certainty to Very Likely, Likely, Possible, Unlikely or Unknown

Sender Type in the details of the alarm sender (for example an email, name of the institute and so on)

Expiration date Set the expiration date

Expiration time Set the expiration time

Auto Expiration Set the alarm to expire after a defined time period (disables expiration date and time)

Import Click the Import button to load a CAP file (Common Alerting Protocol); select the file and click open – the alert will appear in the message text boxes

Export Export the local alert to the Downloads folder

Send Send the alert to the device

In the example shown in Figure 84, an extreme weather condition alarm is created.

You can export the alarm, and/or send it immediately:

Figure 84: The Emergency Alert System Page – Local Message Example


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9.9 The Security Page

The Security page defines two security levels:

No username or password required

Access to all settings requires a valid username and password

When security is activated, you can change the password

By default, the Security page is deactivated and there is no need to enter a

username and password to access the Web pages:

Figure 85: The Security Page – Security Deactivated

To activate security, press the ON button:

Figure 86: The Security Page – Activating the Security

Click OK.

The Web Page reloads and the following message appears for you to fill in:

Figure 87: The Security Page – Authentication Required


The Security page (now activated) lets you change the user name and password:

Figure 88: The Security Page

9.10 The About Us Page

The VP-773A About Us page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer

Electronics Ltd details.

Figure 89: The About Us Page


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9.11 Save or Upload a Configuration

The VP-773A Web page lets you upload a saved configuration or save a

configuration. To do so, click the Upload (see Figure 90) and Save (see Figure 91)

buttons, respectively, which are located at the lower part of the menu list.

Note that the configuration is automatically saved to the Downloads

folder and uploaded from it as well

When saving a configuration, the file automatically saves it to the Downloads

Figure 90: Loading a Configuration

Figure 91: Saving a Configuration

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10 Port Tunneling

The port tunneling feature lets you send and receive simple RS-232 signals

between a controller and a serial device via the VP-773A which is connected to the

Ethernet and outputs via TP cable.

The example, illustrated in Figure 92, shows a Kramer room controller that is

connected to the VP-773A via the Ethernet. The HDBT OUT connector on the

VP-773A is connected via TP to an HDBT receiver. This HDBT receiver connects to a

display via HDMI and RS-232.

Figure 92: Port Tunneling

The room controller sends RS-232 signals over the Ethernet via a dedicated

Tunneling port to the VP-773A. The VP-773A sends these signals via TP to a display

that is connected to the receiver. This way, control data can flow between the room

controller and the display device, tunneling through the VP-773A.

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To setup and activate port tunneling on the VP-773A:

1. Set the dedicated port tunneling Ethernet connection port type and port

number through which the VP-773A will be passing RS-232 signals.

By default, the dedicated port settings are TCP, 5050.

To change these settings see the “Port Tunneling Configuration” in the table

in Section ‎13.4 or via the embedded Web pages (see Section ‎9.7).

2. Set the HDBT UART command (the table in Section ‎13.4).

By default, the settings are 9600, 8, N, 1.

3. Make sure that the VP-773A is connected to Ethernet.

The VP-773A is now ready to tunnel RS-232 signals via Ethernet port tunneling.

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11 Flash Memory Upgrade

You can upgrade the VP-773A via the Kramer K-UPLOAD software. Two types of

upgrade files are available for upgrade: video core and audio/graphics (*.fct) and

peripherals (*.kfw).

Note that when uploading files via K-UPLOAD, you must close the embedded Web

pages.

The latest firmware version, the Flash Memory Upgrade user guide, as

well as the latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can

be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at

www.kramerav.com/downloads/


see Section ‎6.8), the Web pages may not function properly.

http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/

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12 Technical Specifications

INPUTS: 4 HDMI (deep color) connectors

2 VGA on 15-pin HD connectors

1 composite video on an RCA connector

1 DisplayPort connector

4 HDMI, 2 VGA, 1 DP on 3.5mm mini jack connectors

1 CV unbalanced stereo audio on left and right RCA connectors

2 Mic unbalanced and high impedance on 6mm jack connectors (with selectable 48V phantom power)

OUTPUTS: 2 HDMI (deep color) connectors

1 HDBaseT on an RJ-45 connector

1 S/PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector

1 balanced stereo audio on a 5-pin terminal block connector

1 stereo speaker output, 2x10W into 8, on a 4-pin terminal block connector

COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD:

Supports HDMI (deep color) and HDCP

Supports: DisplayPort 1.1a

OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS:

640x480@60, 640x480@75, 800x600@50, 800x600@60, 800x600@75, 1024x768@50, 1024x768@60, 1024x768@75, 1280x768@50, 1280x768@60, 1280x800@60, 1280x1024@50, 1280x1024@60, 1280x1024@75, 1360x768@60, 1366x768@50, 1366x768@60, 1400x1050@50, 1400x1050@60, 1600x900@60, 1600x1200@50, 1600x1200@60, 1680x1050@60, 1920x1200@60, 480i60, 480p60, 576i50, 576p50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 2048x1080@60Hz, 2048x1080@50Hz

CONTROLS: Front panel buttons, OSD, IR remote control, RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector, Ethernet

OPERATING TEMPERATURE:

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

POWER CONSUMPTION:

100-240V AC, 65VA max.

DIMENSIONS: 19" (W), 9.3" (D) 1U (H) rack mountable

WEIGHT: 2.5kg (5.5lbs) approx.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Power cord, rack ears, IR remote control

OPTIONS: Kramer recommended cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-773A

Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com



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12.1 Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Protocol 3000 (Default) Legacy

Baud Rate: 115,200 9,600

Data Bits: 8 8

Stop Bits: 1 1

Parity: None None

Command Format: ASCII ASCII

Example (Set display mode to Picture in Picture): #Y 0,110,1<CR> >Y 0 110 1<CR>

Ethernet

To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values, power cycle the device while holding in the Ethernet Reset button, located on the rear panel of the unit

IP Address: 192.168.1.39

Subnet mask: 255.255.000.000

Default gateway: 000.000.000.000

TCP Port #: 5000

UDP Port #: 50000

Maximum UDP Ports: 10

Maximum TCP Ports: 4

Web page password 1234

Full Factory Reset (including Ethernet reset)

Front panel buttons Turn power off. Turn power on again while holding the RESET TO XGA/720p front panel button. The LEDs blink. Full factory reset is complete once the LEDs cease to blink and react normally.

OSD Factory Reset through the Misc menu item

Web pages Factory reset via the Device Settings embedded Web page

Protocol 3000 Use “Factory” command or #Y 0,771,1<CR>

12.2 Input Resolutions

This section defines the input resolutions for each input

12.2.1 HDMI Input Resolutions

HDMI Input Resolutions

NTSC 1080_I60 640x480_72 1024x768_70 1360x768_60

PAL 1080_P23_976 640x480_75 1024x768_75 1366x768_60

525_P60 1080_P24 640x480_85 1024x768_85 1440x900_60

625_P50 1080_P25 800x600_56 1152x864_75 1400x1050_60

720_P24 1080_P30 800x600_60 1280x800_60 1400x1050_75

720_P25 1080_P50 800x600_72 1280x960_85 1600x900_60

720_P30 1080_P60 800x600_75 1280x768_60 1600x1200_60

720_P50 2k50 800x600_85 1280x1024_60 1680x1050_60

720_P60 2k60 848x480_60 1280x1024_75 1920x1200_60RB

1080_I50 640X480_60 1024x768_60 1280x1024_85

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12.2.2 PC Input Resolutions

PC Input Resolutions

640X480_60 800x600_75 625_P50 1280x1024_60 1400x1050_75

640x480_72 800x600_85 525_P60 1280x1024_75 1600x900_60

640x480_75 1024x768_60 720_P50 1280x1024_85 1600x1200_60

640x480_85 1024x768_70 720_P60 1360x768_60 1680x1050_60

800x600_56 1024x768_75 1280x800_60 1366x768_60 1920x1200_60RB

800x600_60 1024x768_85 1280x960_85 1440x900_60 1080_P50

800x600_72 1152x864_75 1280x768_60 1400x1050_60 1080_P60

12.2.3 DP Input Resolutions

DP Input Resolutions

640X480_60 800x600_85 1280x800_60 1366x768_60 1920x1200_60RB

640x480_75 848x480_60 1280x960_85 1440x900_60 720_P60

640x480_85 1024x768_60 1280x768_60 1400x1050_60 1080_P60

800x600_56 1024x768_70 1280x1024_60 1400x1050_75 2k50

800x600_60 1024x768_75 1280x1024_75 1600x900_60 2k60

800x600_72 1024x768_85 1280x1024_85 1600x1200_60

800x600_75 1152x864_75 1360x768_60 1680x1050_60

12.2.4 CV Input Resolutions

NTSC and PAL

12.3 Output Resolutions

This section defines the output resolutions

12.3.1 HDMI Output Resolutions

Technical Specifications of the HDMI Output Signal

640x480@60 1280x1024@50 1680x1050@60 1080p25

640x480@75 1280x1024@60 1920x1200@60 1080p29.97

800x600@50 1280x1024@75 480i60 1080p30

800x600@60 1360x768@60 480p60 1080p50

800x600@75 1366x768@50 576i50 1080p59.94

1024x768@50 1366x768@60 576p50 1080p60

1024x768@60 1400x1050@50 720p50 2k50

1024x768@75 1400x1050@60 720p59.94 2k60

1280x768@50 1600x900@60 720p60

1280x768@60 1600x1200@50 1080p23.976

1280x800@60 1600x1200@60 1080p24

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13 The VP-773A RS-232 Communication Protocol

The Kramer Protocol lets you control the VP-773A from any standard terminal

software (for example, the Windows® HyperTerminal Application).

13.1 Using the Communication Protocol

There are three different methods to control the VP-773A RS-232 or the Ethernet:

Protocol commands (via protocol 3000 or Legacy Protocol) mimicking the

OSD, see Section ‎13.2

The button functions mimicking the remote controller buttons (as well as the

front panel buttons), see Section ‎13.3

Protocol 3000 common commands, see Section ‎13.4

All three tables together include all the protocol commands, but they are

not identical and do not always include the same information. Some of

the data may appear in one or two of the tables but not in the third table

and vice versa.

Commands that are specific for the Web pages, appear in the relevant

Web page section, see the Audio Settings protocol commands in

Section ‎9.6.3.

The protocol 3000 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 baud, with

no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

The Legacy communication protocol uses a data rate of 9600 baud, with no parity,

8 data bits and 1 stop bit. CTS mode and XON/XOFF are set to Off.


see Section ‎6.8), some PC applications (for example, K-Upload), as well

as the Web pages may not function properly.

13.2 Communication Protocol: Mimicking OSD

The audio/video protocol commands defines all the function numbers, their valid

parameters can be used with protocol 3000 or the Legacy protocol.

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13.2.1 Using the Communication Protocol with Protocol 3000 (the “Y”

Command)

Set Command:

Type in: “Y Control_Type=0,Function,Param”

Reply: “~id=01Y Control_Type=0,Function,Param OK”

Set command example, set window control (721) to PiP:

Send: “#y 0,721,1”

Reply: “~01@Y 0,721,1 OK”

Get Command:

Type in: “Y Control_Type=1,Function”

Result: “~id=01Y Control_Type=1,Function,Param”

Get command example: get window control setup (721):

Send: “#y 1,721”

Result: “~01@y 1,721,1”

You can add a last parameter, to be located fourth in SET or third in

GET, to define a specific window.

For example:

Set H Sharpness value to 10 on the PiP window (1): “#y 0,510,10,1”

Get H sharpness of the Main window (0): “#y 1,510,0”

The “Y” command also supports the value increment/decrement of any command

using the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ signs as the third parameter of the “Y” command.

For example, move the PiP window one step to the left

Send: “#Y 0,141,-,1<CR>”

Reply: “~01@Y 0,141,-,1 OK”

For example, in order to increase zoom on the main window

Send: “#Y 0,650,+,0<CR>”

Reply: “~01@Y 0,650,+,0 OK”


13.2.2 Using the Communication Protocol with Legacy Protocol

Set Command:

Type in: YControl_TypeFunctionParam[CR]

Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParam[CR][LF]

Get Command:

Type in: YControl_TypeFunction[CR]

Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParam[CR][LF]

When sending a command, a blank character may precede [CR] if desired

Example:

Example 1: set brightness value as 32

Send: Y041032[CR]

Reply: Z141032[CR][LF]

Example 2: get current output resolution. (4 = SVGA)

Send: Y1631[CR]

Reply: Z16314[CR][LF]

Character Symbols Definitions

Symbol Meaning

Space

[CR] Carriage Return, ASCII code 0x0D

[LF] or > Line Feed, ASCII code 0x0A

13.2.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking OSD

You can associate a function number to its description and valid parameters

intuitively by navigating the OSD menu according to the following logic:

A function number is directly related to its location in the OSD menu.

For example, the third menu on the OSD is Process (3 in the hundreds). The

second menu item in Process is Film Mode (2 in the tens), therefore the function

number for it will be 320 (3rd item on the Main Window Control and the 2

nd item in

the Process submenu (see also Section ‎6.1). When navigating in the OSD MENU

you will be able to see the Film Mode valid parameters. The following table defines

the protocol commands:


101

1st Level

2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range Func. Note

Input Display Mode Single Window 0 110 Single window also displays the aspect ratio in the OSD MENU

Picture in Picture 1

Picture + Picture 2

Split 3

Customized 4

Input Source HDMI1 13 120 In case the window is inactive -1 will be returned

HDMI2 14

HDMI3 10

HDMI4 15

PC1 11

PC2 12

CV 9

DP 16

SDI 17

Input Settings H Image Shift 20:790 131 Volatile Parameter

V Image Shift 4:240 132

Auto Positioning Off 0 133 Not applicable to HD/SD video types

Normal Scan 1

Wide Scan 2

HDCP Mode On 1 134

Off 0

EDID Select 1024x768@60 0 135 Applicable to input types with EDID only

1280x800@60 1

1280x1024@60 2

1366x768@60 3

1440x900@60 4

1400x1050@60 5

1600x900@60 6

1600x1200@60 7

1680x1050@60 8

1920x1200@60RB 9

720p50 10

720p60 11

1080p50 12

1080p60 13

2k50 14

2k60 15

Note that the color depth bit is the MSB of PM.EDID_SEL (which represents the resolution).

In case 8bpp is selected, set the color depth bit accordingly.

For example, when selecting 1600x900@60 at 8bpp, PM.EDID_SEL = 86h=134 dec;

and when selecting it at 12bpp, PM.EDID_SEL = 6h=6 dec

Also note that the modeline bit is bit 6 of PM.EDID_SEL (which represents the resolution). In case single modeline is selected, set the modeline bit accordingly.

For example, when selecting 1600x900@60 in Single modeline (12bpp), PM.EDID_SEL = 46h=70 dec; and when selecting it in Multiple modelines (12bpp) , PM.EDID_SEL = 6h=6

dec

Color Space RGB 0 136 Applicable to PC and HDMI inputs only

YPbPr 1

Follow Input 2


1st Level


Auto Shift Mode Auto 0 137

Semi Auto 1

Customized 2

Window Customization

H Position 0:2048 141 The value range is dynamic. The FW prevents window overlapping and exceeding of boundaries

The PiP window horizontal value range is 0-1600

H Width 0:2048 142

V Position 0:2048 143

V Height 0:2048 144

Audio Volume Input Volume -20:4 [dB] 211 Unavailable in audio pass-through

Output Volume -80:20 [dB] 212

Mic1 Volume -100:12[dB] 213

Mic2 Volume -100:12[dB] 214

Balance -10:10 [Ratio] 220

Treble -18:18 [dB] 230

Bass -18:18 [dB] 240

Mic Effects Mic1 Talkover Depth

0:-100 [%] 251 Unavailable in audio pass-through.

Talkover is disabled in Mix mode

Mic1 Talkover Trigger

-100:23 [dB] 252

Mic1 Mix -100:1 [dB] 253 Unavailable in audio pass-through

Mix mode disables talkover mode

Line Mix -100:0 [dB] 254 Unavailable in audio pass-through

Mic2 Mix -100:1 [dB] 255 Unavailable in audio pass-through

Mix mode disables talkover mode

Mic2 Talkover Trigger

-100:23 [dB] 256 Unavailable in audio pass-through.

Talkover is disabled in Mix mode

Mic2 Talkover Depth

0:-100 [%] 257

Embedded Pass-through On 1 261 Unavailable for non-embedded audio

Off 0

Analog Takeover On 1 262 Unavailable in audio pass-through

Off 0

Delay Lip Sync 0:90 [ms] 271

Mic1 Delay 0:40 [ms] 272

Mic2 Delay 0:40 [ms] 273

Power Amplifier

Off 0 280

Power Level 1 1

Power Level 2 2

Power Level 3 3

Power Level 4 4

SDI Channeling

Group A None 0 (read only) 291

Activate CH1 1

Activate CH2 2

Bypass 3


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1st Level


Group B None 0 (read only) 292

Activate CH1 1

Activate CH2 2

Bypass 3

Group C None 0 (read only) 293

Activate CH1 1

Activate CH2 2

Bypass 3

Group D None 0 (read only) 294

Activate CH1 1

Activate CH2 2

Bypass 3

Bypassed Group Unmute 0 295

Mute 1

Process Deinterlacing Method Line Doubler 0 311 Volatile parameter

unavailable in progressive scan Motion Adaptive 1

Sync Current Field 0 312 Unavailable in progressive scan.

Older Field 1

Film Mode Off 0 320 Unavailable in progressive scan

Follow Input 1

24PsF Mode 2

Diagonal Correction

0:3 330 Unavailable in progressive scan.

Unavailable when deinterlacing sync is older field

MD Sensitivity LEVEL1 0 340 Unavailable in progressive scan

LEVEL2 1

LEVEL3 2

LEVEL4 3

LEVEL5 4

Picture Brightness -400:400 410 In the OSD menu the range appears as -80:80

Contrast 0.1:1.6 420

Color 0.1:1.6 430

Color Correction

Blue 0:4 441

Green 0:4 442

Flesh 0:4 443

Black Level -80:80 450

Gamma Mode Gamma Off 0 460

Gamma 0.4 1

Gamma 0.8 2

Gamma 1.2 3

Gamma 1.6 4

Gamma 2.0 5

Gamma 2.4 6

Gamma 2.8 7

Dither Mode0: Disable error diffusion 0 470


1st Level


Mode1: In-frame 8:6 conversion 1

Mode2: Intra-frame 8:6 conversion 2





Auto Adjust 0:1 480 Self-clearing

Enhance H Sharpness -10:10 510

V Sharpness -10:10 520

Noise Reduction

Mosquito NR 0:3 531 Unavailable in progressive scan

Combing NR 0:3 532

Temporal NR 0:3 533

Block NR 0:3 534 Unavailable in progressive scan

Scale Aspect Ratio Follow input 0 610 1. Single window only

2. Customization lost

3. In “Follow Input”, output must be bigger than input

Follow Output 1

Best Fit 2

Letterbox 3

Overscan Off 0 620

5% 1

10% 2

Output Video Resolution Native 0 631 1. GET command in native mode returns the determined resolution of the master connection

2. Special OSD MENU screen, follow OSD instructions

640x480@60 1

640x480@75 2

800x600@50 3

800x600@60 4

800x600@75 5

1024x768@50 6

1024x768@60 7

1024x768@75 8

1280x768@50 9

1280x768@60 10

1280x800@60 11

1280x1024@50 12

1280x1024@60 13

1280x1024@75 14

1360x768@60 15

1366x768@50 16

1366x768@60 17

1400x1050@50 18

1400x1050@60 19

1600x900@60 20

1600x1200@50 21

1600x1200@60 22

1680x1050@60 23

1920x1200@60 24

480i60 25


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480p60 26

576i50 27

576p50 28

720p50 29

720p59.94 30

720p60 31

1080p23.976 32

1080p24 33

1080p25 34

1080p29.97 35

1080p30 36

1080p50 37

1080p59.94 38

1080p60 39

2k50 40

2k60 41

Master Connection HDMI1 0 632

HDMI2 1

HDBT 2

SDI 3

Deep Color Off 0 633

Follow Output 1

Color Space RGB 0 634

YPbPr422 1 Not applicable to PC output. Screen may flicker

YPbPr444 2

HDCP Mode Follow Output 0 635

Follow Input 1

Zoom Position H Position 0:2047 641 Value range is dynamic, FW prevents zoom from exceeding the boundaries


Zoom 1.0:16.0 650

Misc Information NTSC 0 710 READ ONLY:

In the OSD MENU - Input, Output video formats & FW version.

In the protocol – Get command returns the Input video format only

PALM 1

PAL60 2

N443 3

NTSC_4 4

SECAM 5

PAL 6

PALNC 7

NTSC_8 8

N\A 9

N\A 10

N\A 11

N\A 12

N\A 13


1st Level


525p60 14

625p50 15

720p60 16

720p50 17

720p24 18

720p25 19

720p30 20

1080i60 21

1080i50 22

N\A 23

1080i100 24

1080p60 25

1080p50 26

1080p30 27

1080p23_976 28

1080p24 29

1080p25 30

2k50 31

2k60 32

640X480@60 33

N\A 34

N\A 35

N\A 36

640x480@72 37

640x480@75 38

848x480@60 39

640x480@85 40

N\A 41

800x600@56 42

800x600@60 43

N\A 44

800x600@72 45

800x600@75 46

800x600@85 47

1024x768@60 48

1360x768@60 49

1280x768@60 50

1024x768@70 51

1024x768@75 52

1280x800@60 53

1024x768@85 54

1400x1050@60 55

1400x1050@75 56

1440x900@60 57

1152x864@75 58

1600x900@60 59

1280x1024@60 60


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1280x1024@75 61

1280x960@85 62

1920x1200@60RB 63

1280x1024@85 64

1600x1200@60 65

1680x1050@60 66

NONE 0XF5 or 0XFF

OSD Window Control Main Win 0 721 When in the single window mode, only Main Win is valid

PiP Win 1

H Position 0:2047 722 The value range is dynamic, FW prevents exceeding of boundaries


Transparency ON 1 724

OFF 0

Transparency Gain 0.1:1.6 725

Transparency Bias -400:400 726

Blink ON 1 727

OFF 0

Blink Period 0.1:1.6 728

Timeout Off 0 729

30 Sec 1

60 Sec 2

Advanced V Keystone -400:400 731 In the OSD menu the value range shows -80:80.

Unavailable for interlaced output

Auto Sync Off On 1 732 Two idle minutes are required to trigger screen shutdown

Off 0

Luma Keying On 1 733 Screen may flicker.

Keying the PiP window

Off 0

Alert System On 1 734

Off 0

No Signal Gray 0 735

Blue 1

Black 2

Auto Switching Off 0 736 Last Connected is available for HDMI and DP inputs only

Scan 1

Last Connected 2

Pause Freeze On 1 741

Off 0

Blank On 1 742

Off 0

Mute On 1 743 In the PiP Mode, applies to main window only

Off 0

Disable Outputs On 1 744 Follow OSD Instructions

Off 0


1st Level


Protocol P3K 0 750

Legacy 1

Test Pattern Off 0 760

Slide Bar 1 Non-HDCP content sinusoid sound

Color Bar 2 HDCP content sinusoid sound

Factory Reset Including ETH 0 771

Excluding ETH 772

13.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons

The keystroke codes operate in the following way:

SET command third param =0,

Syntax example: "#Y 0,10,0<CR>" => MENU keystroke

GET command for keystrokes will return ERR

The following table defines the keystroke function codes:

Button Keystroke Code



MENU 10 CH1_VGA1 21 CH2_HDMI1 32

ENTER 11 CH1_VGA2 22 CH2_HDMI2 33

MINUS 12 CH1_HDMI1 23 CH2_HDMI4 34

PLUS 13 CH1_HDMI2 24 CH2_DP 35

RESET 14 CH1_HDMI4 25 CH2_SDI 36

PIP 15 CH1_DP 26 MUTE 37

BLANK 16 CH1_SDI 27 POWER 38

FREEZE 17 CH2_CV1 28 LEFT 39

LOCK 18 CH2_HDMI3 29 RIGHT 40

CH1_CV1 19 CH2_VGA1

CH1_HDMI3 20 CH2_VGA2


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13.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands

The following table lists the protocol 3000 commands:

Operation Commands

Command Syntax Response

Lock front panel LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE

LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE

RESULT

Get front panel locking state

LOCK-FP? LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE

Parameters Description:

LOCK-MODE = Front panel locking state:

"0" or "off" to unlock front panel buttons.

"1" or "on" to lock front panel buttons.

Power state POWER POWER-MODE POWER POWER-MODE

RESULT

Get power state POWER? POWER POWER-MODE


POWER-MODE = power state:

"0" or "off" to enter standby mode.

"1" or "on" to power up.

Restart device RESET RESET OK

Peripheral firmware update execute*

UPGRADE UPGRADE OK

Usually the firmware will upload to the device via a command such as LDFW

A device reset may be needed to complete the process

Video core Firmware update execute*

UPGRADES UPGRADES OK

Reset configuration to factory default (including Ethernet reset)

FACTORY FACTORY RESULT

Reset Ethernet configuration to factory default

ETH-FACTORY ETH-FACTORY RESULT

SET dedicated EAS port settings

EAS-CFG PORTTYPE,

PORTNUM

EAS-CFG PORTTYPE ,

PORTNUM RESULT

GET dedicated EAS port settings

EAS-CFG? EAS-CFG PORTTYPE ,

PORTNUM


PORTTYPE either “TCP” or “UDP”

PORTNUM Ethernet port

EAS Activation Mode notification messages

N/A EAS-EXE ACTIVATION-MODE OK


ACTIVATION-MODE = EAS notification:

1” to notify full screen + siren alert mode (Severity = Extreme)

“2” to notify full screen alert mode (Severity = Severe)

“3” To notify full screen alert mode (Severity = Moderate)


Operation Commands


“4” To notify message mode (Severity = Minor)

“5” To notify message crawler mode (Severity = Unknown)

“0” to notify that the alert went off either by timeout or by keystroke

SET dedicated port tunneling settings

PTNL-CFG PORTTYPE ,

PORTNUM

PTNL-CFG CFG PORTTYPE,

PORTNUM RESULT

GET dedicated port tunneling settings

PTNL-CFG? PTNL-CFG PORTTYPE ,

PORTNUM


PORTTYPE either “TCP” or “UDP”

PORTNUM Ethernet port

SET UART port tunneling settings

UART BAUD,

DATA_BITS, PARITY,

STOPBITS

UART BAUD, DATA_BITS ,

PARITY, STOPBITS RESULT

GET UART port tunneling settings

UART? UART BAUD, DATA_BITS ,

PARITY, STOPBITS


BAUD = 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 57600,

115200

DATA_BITS = 5 to 8 inclusive

PARITY = “NONE”, “ODD”, “EVEN”, “MARK”, “SPACE”

or the first letter of these words

STOPBITS = 1 or 2

Audio/video common commands


Audio reset AUD-RESET AUD-RESET RESULT

Output volume VOLUME VOLUME-

PARAMETER

VOLUME VOLUME-

PARAMETER RESULT

Get output volume VOLUME? VOLUME VOLUME-VALUE


VOLUME-PARAMETER = output volume parameters:

[VALUE] either positive or negative digits (minus sign precedes negative values).

“+” increase current value,

“-“ decrease current value

Windows customization

WIN-CUST WINDOW , HPOS,

HW , VPOS, VH

WIN- CUST WINDOW , HPOS,

HW , VPOS, VH RESULT

Parameters Description: fast window customization

[WINDOW] “0” for main window; “1” for PiP window

[HPOS] horizontal position value

[HW] horizontal width value

[VPOS] vertical position value

[VH] vertical height value

Set dual window state PIP PIP-MODE PIP PIP-MODE RESULT

Get dual window state PIP? PIP PIP-MODE



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PIP-MODE = Dual window state:

"0" or "off" for single window.

"1" or "on" to for dual window.

Identification commands


Protocol Handshaking

#CR ~OK CRLF

Read device model MODEL? MODEL MACHINE_MODEL

Read device serial number SN?

SN SERIAL_NUMBER

Read device firmware version

VERSION? VERSION MAJOR .MINOR

.BUILD .REVISION

Read device build date

BUILD-DATE? BUILD-DATE YYYY/MM/DD

HH:MM:SS

Read device protocol version

PROT-VER? PROT-VER 3000:MAJOR

.MINOR

Command - NAME Command Type - System (Ethernet)

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set: NAME Administrator Public

Get: NAME? End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set machine (DNS) name #NAME␠machine_name␍

Get: Get machine (DNS) name #NAME?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NAME␠machine_name␠OK␍␊

Get: ~nn@NAME?␠machine_name␍␊

Parameters

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Notes

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on)

Network settings commands

Network settings commands require admin authorization


Set IP Address NET-IP IP_ADDRESS

NTIP

NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT

Read IP Address

NET-IP?

NTIP?

NET-IP IP_ADDRESS

Read MAC NET-MAC? NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS


Network settings commands

Network settings commands require admin authorization


Address NTMC?

Set subnet mask

NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK

NTMSK


RESULT

Read subnet mask

NET-MASK?

NTMSK?


Set gateway address

NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS

NTGT

NET-GATE

GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT

Read subnet mask

NET-GATE?

NTGT?

NET-GATE

GATEWAY_ADDRESS

Set DHCP mode

NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE

NTDH

NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE

RESULT

Read subnet mask

NET-DHCP?

NTDH?

NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE

DHCP_MODE =

0 (factory default) – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).

1 – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above.

2– Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use AUTO-IP as described here: support.microsoft.com/kb/q307287/ .

After setting DHCP_MODE to 1 or 2 you need to reset the device

Change protocol Ethernet port

ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT

RESULT

Read protocol

Ethernet port ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT

PROTOCOL = TCP / UDP (transport layer protocol)

PORT =

Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands.

1-65535 = User defined port

0 - reset port to factory default (50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP) Load new peripheral firmware P

Step 1: LDFW SIZE

Response 1: READY or LDFW SIZE ERR###

Step 2: If ready was received, send FIRMWARE_DATA P

Response 2: LDFW SIZE RESULT

Load new video core firmware

Step 1: LDFWS SIZE

Response 1: READY or LDFWS SIZE ERR###


Response 2: LDFWS SIZE RESULT

Load new audio/graphic memory file

Step 1: LDMFS SIZE

Response 1: READY or LDMFS SIZE ERR###


Response 2: LDMFS SIZE RESULT

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q307287/

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